Lightning Kills John J Hyatt in Sunday Tragedy
John J Hyatt 82 died after being struck by lightning while riding home from his brother Leedrue Hyatt’s ranch. His horse was slain by the same bolt. Funeral services led by Masonic lodge and at St Luke's Episcopal with Masonic rites. Survived by widow, two children, parents, siblings, and two uncles. Hyatt served as a sergeant at Camp Cady during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hyatt
A. T. Hyatt
Leedrue Hyatt
Leedrus Hyatt
Lun Barkadale
James J. Hyatt
John W. Hyatt
J. A. Mahoney, Inc
Hyatt
Camp Cady
Me. Hyatt
Arizona
Lewis Substitutes for Agent Falkenburg at Santa Fe Ticket Office
H. C. Lewis takes the place of A. F. Palkenburg in the Santa Fe ticket office while the latter is on vacation. Lewis has prior experience in Deming and Breckenridge Texas, where he managed heavy traffic during the oil boom and rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Lewis
A. F. Palkenburg
Santa Fe
Mr. Lewis
Deming
Breckenridge
Tex
Trains Delayed After Bridge Burns Near Watkins Tex
A 300 foot wooden bridge on the G H S A near Watkins east of Sanderson burned Monday night causing temporary disruption on Southern Pacific lines this week. Passengers from the cant were held up on the eastern side and could not proceed until the bridge was repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Tex
Sanderson
Southern Pacific lines
Mrs Weatherred Leads Party to Las Vegas Assembly
Mrs D F Weatherred Miss Brook sie Robinson and Miss Olive Cooper depart Sunday evening for Las Vegas to attend the Montezuma assembly tied to the Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U. Fellow travelers include F C Parrish and family and Rev J J Strickland. En route they pause in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Weatherred
Brooksie Robinson
Olive Cooper
Las Vegas
Miss Grace Emfr y Weds in California
Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Grace Emery, daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Emery, to T J Carter at Corona California on July 12. The couple will reside at Goshen Junction. The bride taught three years at Mountain View school and was well known in Luna county and Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Emery
J M. Emery
T. J. Carter
Corona, Cal
Heavy Rain Favors Pasture Growth Across Luna Ranges
Rain from Deming to Silver City boosts soil moisture and grass growth across Luna County. Ranchers report widespread showers with little runoff, raising optimism for a strong season. J T Hunter notes grass flourishing countywide while merchants anticipate improved business as conditions brighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
C. G. Sage
Silver City
J.T. Hunter
Hondale
Columbus
Coo peak
Lorn Barksdale
Hall
Cantrell
shall Doolittle
Myatt
Angelus Drill Progress in Clay Belt Angelus Well
Drillings operations at the Angelus well southeast of town progress favorably as drilling resumes through clay after reaching 60 feet in the clay stratum, totaling 2140 feet depth. R. Nelson of Los Angeles arrived last week to oversee funds and has inspected progress, expressing satisfaction with the work. Chas Schoepf reports two car sales: Felix Gilmore buys Buick touring car. Major W P Sherlock purchases a Dodge touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelus
C. ER
oland
Denny
Angelis
Poland
Los Angeles
Nelson
SCHOEPF
Chas. Schoepf
Schoepf Motor Company
Felix Gilmore
Murray & Layne Co
W. P. Sherlock
Fort Bayard
Webb Opens Car Painting Shop in Deming
Jas K Webb opened a new auto painting and upholstery shop at the corner of Platinum and Spruce in Deming. He previously worked in railroad passenger car painting and upholstery, plans to handle all work solo at first with hopes to hire specialists as business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEMING
Jas. K. Webb
Webb
Snodgresses Send Back Information On Roads
Two postcards from Mr and Mrs D O Snodgress report road conditions between Sanford Arizona and Necdivs Arizona and Prescott Arizona. They note good roads overall with some showers and scarce snow impact on wheat harvest while advising against the Roosevelt dam to Phoenix route and praising Kingman garage service. Local travel guidance reflects travel to the coast and varying conditions across contrasts in Arizona segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SNODGRESS
Chamber of Commerce
D. O. Snodgress
Sanford
Ariz
W. C. Rawson
o. k
rogada
vally
Necdivs
Roosevelt dam
Phoenix
Ash Fork
here
Hold-up Thwarted as Oregr Flee Without Robbery
Two men confronted B A Mahoney building on Monday night while Francisco Oregr cleaned offices on the second floor. They demanded keys to the doctors' office but he resisted, grabbed a phone and cried out for help. The alarm alerted police and the would-be robbers fled, believed seeking morphine. Also reports trout fishing joys in Red River NM and a storm that toppled a hardware store sign on South Silver Avenue in Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Oregr poanitur
Mahoney
Oreon
Deming
H. Nordhaus & Sons Company
South Silver avenue
Laying New Aisles in Majestic Theatre
W W Wilcox of the Majestic Theatre leads workers to lay new aisles after discovering moisture-damaged old flooring beneath. He plans interior woodwork painting and repairs without disrupting upcoming shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAJESTIC
W. W. Wilcox
Majestic Theatre
Wilcox visit to Juarez and El Paso churches noted
The fragment describes Wilcox and Mee Wilcox visiting Juarez with friends, touring a race course and a promontory, and observing churches in Juarez and Yslota. It mentions a S troop shelling a Vath men and a last drive, plus carved altars and painted church interiors observed during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilco
El Paso
Mee Wilcox
Juarez
Uni
ali
duares
Yslota
Man Held on Burglary Charge After Tire Theft
Willie Birchfield appeared before Justice J. C. Rogers on a burglary and grand larceny charge stemming from the alleged theft of several tires from a freight car last week. He was bound over to the grand jury in $2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Birchfield
C. Rogers
Bride of Texarkenjay Wedding Recalled in Memory
A fragmentary personal notice recalls the marriage of Myrtle Mille to Tyler of the Denning National Park at Texarkenjay on July 6. The record mentions a return to Dean and a wedding day postscript dated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
the
Denning National Pork
Dean
Myrtle Mille
Texarkenjay
Wilcox Reports to Florida Co on Oil Prospect Near Deming
Murida Oil Co directors review bids from W W Wilcox and F C Peterson after El Paso trip to price and source required drilling supplies. 960 acres of leases offered at 2.50 to 10 per acre and stock at 1 per share. 1600 foot test hole with new baler reached bottom without obstruction, signaling promising progress toward completing the eight inch casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murida Oil Company
W.W. Wilcox
El Paso
Mr. Wilcox
F.C. Peterson
Deming
C. E. Poland
Angelus Company
Federal Prohibition Office Discontinued and Store Opens
The prohibition office at El Paco has been discontinued with records moved to district offices covering New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. New enforcement will start July 20 under state directors, while a flying squadron oversees cross state work. A. B. Daniel & Son opened a new Central store with Frank Daniel in charge and most merchandise already delivered. A dance planned at Guge Lomor was canceled due to promoter issues. it will move to the Deming armory tomorrow night with a similar program and wool time expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
El Paco
A. B. Stroup
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
D. F. Snyder
Stroup
United States
CENTRAL
A. B. Daniel & Son
Frank Daniel
tor
Guge Lomor
Deming
tuetiel
Molton Cal March Honors Missing Father Decker
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Molton California march connected to Carl Decker and his mother, with unclear references to an event and dates. The readable items mention a road or route and a possible memorial or protest, but details are obscured. Further clarification needed for a precise summary.
Proving progress in Thaskell recovery efforts
The report notes steady progress in Thaskell’s recovery process with a focus on daily work sessions. Officials expect continued improvement and aim for isolation and discharge by month end.
Decision On 64,000 Acres Piling Held Pending Interior Review
A public health matter on 64,000 acres north of Deming is stalled while the Interior Department under Secretary Albert Fall weighs the application filed by the Public Health Service. Messages to Secretary Fall have acknowledged receipt but no action or further notices have been issued as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
Deming
ig Mi
Albert Bacan Fall
secretary of the interior
businexs
Train disruptions after Santa Fe washout near Florida
Traffic on the Santa Fe line between Deming and Rineer was reduced by a washout near Florida and Mirage on Tuesday evening. Repairs by Liuel crews allowed trains to resume with limited area damage, and service continued Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Florida
Mirage
Deming's Army on War Footing
Denine's crack cavalry unit Troop OL rapidly nears readiness for action. Officers oversee a pool table, scented stationery, and plans for a mounted parade while pilots Luxon and Holtcamp are chosen. Medical supplies are stocked but horse care remains unaddressed as anticipation builds for the first mounted drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denine
Luxlon
Holtcamp
Clyde Earl Ely
Jimmy Hines
Doc" Strumquist
Deming Pupils At S C Normal Deming Graduates
A large Deming turnout attended Silver City commencement exercises at the Elks Theatre. Attorney A B Renjehan of Santa Fe gave the address on Duty and Responsibility. Deming graduates included Olive Wilhel l, Anne Jackson, Janet Mermill, B A Watkins, Alice Whit vill, Roy Cul Wilson, and Myrtle Whitehill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Elks Theatre
A. B. Renjehan
Santa Fe
Mra. W. O. Hall
President Hall
Olive Wiilehill
Anne B. Jackson
Janet Mer ‘mill
B. A. Watkins
Alice Whit Vill
Roy Cuuil Wilson
Myrtle Whitehill
hals
Buckeye Society Adds Members Amid Registration Push
Buckeye Society expands membership as new registrants from multiple counties are listed. Recruits span towns in Trumbull, Clark, Hocking, Hamilton, Wayne, and other counties, with names including Mrs. Nova Buch, Dr. Hoffman, and P. R. Smith among those added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohie Society
O'Le
Buckeye
Guorge Li
Northwood
Lugar county
Vallatdighan
Ray Weis
Sprinphek
Lynchburg
Highhand county
C. E. Poland
Findley
Hincock county
Hatfield
Hancock county
G. ft
R. M. Fulwider
West Liberty
Loui county
A. M. Pontius
Marshallsville
Wayne county
P. R. Smith
Troy
Miami county
V. F. Elleman
Eton
Preble county
Hughes Heads Redmen in New Mexico Title
Bud Hughes has been named the official head of the Improved Redmen in New Mexico, succeeding retiring great sachem O. F. P. Dempsey. He will oversee nine organized tribes and expects growth in the state's tribes during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. YL Jlughes
G Sachem
New Mes
Bud
O. F P. Dempsey
great sachem
New Mexico
Pairall Home Robbed On North Iron Avenue
Police investi gate a Friday night break in at the J. W. Pairall residence on North Iron avenue. A neighbor raised the alarm after noticing suspicious activity. No suspects yet, but officers expect to locate the thieves soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pairall
North Iron avenue
John Zimmerman Sends Postcard From Tia Juana
John Zimmerman at the Elks convention in Los Angeles writes from Tia Juana that he is now enjoying in Mexico the rights guaranteed under the U S Constitution. Not so bad, at that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Elks
Los Angeles
Tia Juans
Mexico
United States
Guest of Cousin Here in Summer Visit
Lena Hayes of Madisonville is the guest of her cousin Mrs. C. T. Cates of Deming for the summer. Hayes, chief operator at Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. in Madisonville, will tour homes in the Southwest and California before returning to Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hayes
Madisonville
C. T. Cates
Deming
Miss Hayes
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co
California
Kentucky
Community Service Directors To Audit Finances
Auditors appointed a three member committee to audit the Community Service books for the closing year. A report will be delivered at tomorrow morning’s meeting where the next year’s officers will be nominated and the annual meeting date fixed. The swimming pool shows a profit, and funds were used to cover other bills, with details to be reviewed by the auditors. Committees were named to collect unpaid pledges, with expectations that all debts will be met before the board hands over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
directors of
Community Service
Fred Sherman
A. A. Temke
Henry Rajthel
Clark Butler
Back From Oklahoma Ends Rough Work Run
Dek Watkins returned Tuesday from Oklahoma where he had gone weeks ago to work in the hurvdst Teide. Weather proved stormy and wet, halting operations except for a brief period, and he came back home. Tieran Tait claimed he saw Demi ur looking toward Oklahoma during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dek Watkins
Oklahoma
hiurvdst Teide
Homestead Robbery Report Narrows To Mexican Quarter Trail
Mrs. Ben Dutoust visiting from near Denvinur found her homestead looted during a Wednesday visit. Thieves broke in and carried off dresses jewelry bed clothes and a grafanola. Suspects traced to the town's Mexican quarter before trail went cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dutoust
lowesyenhaie
Denvinur
ios
Bank Examiner to Handle Columbus State Bank Receivership
The state bank examiner's office at Santa Re will have full charge of the work in connection with the Columbus State Bank receivership. Persons interested in the bank’s affairs should contact the state bank examiner for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Re
fec
Columbus State Bank
Foot Crushed At Santa Fe Round House
Chas Poe, a Santa Fe railroad employee, suffered a bad crush to his left foot on Monday when a 600 pound carling fell at the round house. Doctors took an X-ray to determine whether any bones are broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Poe
Santa Fe railroad
carling
the
round house
Miss Moran Entertains at Charity Evening
Miss Moran hosted a Wednesday party in honor of her priests with Miss Elizabeth Whitledge of Fort Bayard and Miss Lillian Russell of Silver City in attendance. About five hundred guests attended as decorations featured Glad iolas and Shasta daisies and an ice cream course was served during intermission. Guests included numerous Misses and Messrs including Elizabeth Whitledge, Lillian Russell, Mary Kelly, Violet Lowe, Aileen Allen, Mary Clark, Neil Gibson, Rosale Browning, Florentia Clark, Luelle Gilson, Grace Ehrman, Jessie Guiney, Arseline Chianteretto, Archie Marshall, Pred Rosch, Elmer Smith, Joe Roach, Charles Carter, Clark McKinney, Henry Measday, Cyril Measday, Warren Clark, James Sibson, Park Butler, Godfrey Trowbridge, Bill Freeman, Alexander Hamilton, Edward Smith, Seaman Guiney and Joe Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muargate
Moran
lettor
Elizabeth Whitledge
Fort Bayard
Lillian Russell
Silver City
Mary Kelly
Violet Lowe
Aileen Allen
Mary Clark
Lurnle Ward
Alice Hall
Elizabeth Johnson
Christine Gibson
Neil Gibson
Rosale Browning
Florentia Clark
Luelle Gilson
Grace Ehrman
Jessie Guiney
Arseline Chianteretto
Archie Marshall
Pred Rosch
Elmer Smith
Joe Roach
Charles Carter
Clark McKinney
Henry Measday
Cyril Measday
Warren Clark
James Sibson
Park Butler
Clark Butler
Godfrey Trowbridge
Special Delivery Rate Raised to Twenty Five Cents
Washington July 23 The coat of sending a special delivery letter is to be raised from 10 cents to 25 cents Postmaster General Hays notes the change aims to ensure faster delivery by enabling more mail to carry the service The higher fee will apply to letters sent under the special delivery program allowing quicker handling and direct delivery to addressees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hays
jone
war poly
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LIGHTNING
FOWLER doe Fowler
hig atock
C. P. O'Leary
Chicago
ELKS LODGE
Walter Clark
Herman Lindauer
Felix Gimore
snl
Clarence Hoa
orter
LEWIS
AGENT FALKENBURG
S. P
GRACE EMFRY
LUNA RANGES
Flora Burr
Mary
Red River
N. M
Ma. Burr
WILCOX INS ISSTOX
IUARTY
WILCOX
FLORIDA CO
eIER yy
Federal Prohibition Office
Carl Decker
Molton
Cal
Sap Frsimsea
Thaskell
fallawine
DELarro
WABHOUCT
MILLIS
C. A. Millis
Salyno
assum
Lund
BUCKEYE SOCIETY
DEMING OULOANS
BION
HUGHES
REDMEN
PAIRALL
IVA LA LIBERTAD
C. S
TINEVES
BANK EXAMINER
MISS MORAN
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